Reaper of Souls Release Date AnnouncedThe Battle.Net Shop was updated for the digital pre-purchase of Reaper of Souls--the release date is March 25th, 2014. Edit: since publishing this, Blizzard has added an official blog on the release date and deluxe perks, which we've included at the end of this article.

Reaper of Souls will cost $39.99 and the deluxe edition is $59.99. If you purchase the deluxe edition, you get a special Goblin del tesoro battle pet! Click on the image to check out his animations in our modelviewer--when he dies, he appears to spit out a lot of gold, just like in Diablo.

Treasure goblin pet

Check out the full Reaper of Souls announcement from Blizzard at the end of this article!

December 19th Hotfixes<strong>Raids, Dungeons, and Scenarios<\/strong>

<ul>\t<li><strong>Siege of Orgrimmar<\/strong>

\t<ul>\t\t<li><strong>Paragons of the Klaxxi<\/strong>

\t\t<ul>\t\t\t<li>Ka'roz the Locust's Hurl Amber ability will now form a pool of Caustic Amber at the target's feet 3 seconds after targeting them. The timing was less predictable previously and varied based on the targeted player's distance from Ka'roz.<\/li>\t\t\t<li> Effects transforming a player's appearance should no longer prevent them from being able to interact with a defeated Paragon.<br \/>\t\t\t&#160;<\/li>\t\t<\/ul>\t\t<\/li>\t<\/ul>\t<\/li><\/ul>

First up she's hitting Mythic 5-mans, wondering how they could work for additional valor (1:31). Then she moves on to the first of two gearing questions (10.23), wondering if a suffix change could be a better alternative to reforging, before wondering about the use of the upgrade system to purchase the randomized gear additions (17.12). Last up, she hits Button Bloat (23.20) and wonders about the girls in Warlords (30.39).

Also be sure to check out our Moonkin Hatchling Giveaway going on and the launch of our new sounds database.

Click the cut for the full Reaper of Souls announcement!

<p>On March 25, the crusade against death itself charges forth with the launch of <a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/d3\/en\/reaper-of-souls\/">Diablo III: Reaper of Souls<\/a> for Windows and Mac. Prepare for the onslaught today by <a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/shop\/product\/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls?utm_source=internal-d3site&amp;utm_medium=blog-posting&amp;utm_campaign=d3x-presales&amp;utm_content={12-19-2013}" target="_blank">prepurchasing the expansion digitally on Battle.net<\/a>.&#160;<\/p><p>Whether you plan to immediately don the armor of the new Crusader character or take your current hero directly into Act V, Reaper of Souls will bring you updated loot rewards, all-new class skills and abilities, game-changing features like the Mystic and Adventure Mode, and&#160;highly replayable content in the form of Bounties and Nephalem Rifts.<\/p><center><p><a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/shop\/product\/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls?utm_source=internal-d3site&amp;utm_medium=blog-posting&amp;utm_campaign=d3x-presales&amp;utm_content={12-19-2013}" target="_blank"><img onmouseout="this.src='https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/8SJ02USNHOLU1387414479376.png'" onmouseover="this.src='https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/YYNKSZ2CQ0IC1387414481738.png'" src="https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/8SJ02USNHOLU1387414479376.png" \/><\/a><\/p><\/center><p>You also have the option to prepurchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, which contains a wealth of in-game goodies: a collection of exclusive helm- and weapon-transmogrification recipes to distinguish your hero among the champions of Sanctuary; a loyal Spectral Hound minion to keep your adventurers company on their epic journeys; three additional character slots to accommodate new heroes; an in-game Treasure Goblin companion pet for World of Warcraft; and an assortment of Crusader-themed Battle.net portraits and Malthael-themed decals for StarCraft II.&#160;<\/p><p>Here, have a look for yourself:&#160;<\/p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="borderImg" src="https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/VIYL9DJC35AY1386616615154.jpg" style="width: 512px; height: 288px;" \/><br \/>Spectral Hound Minion and Transmogrified Gear&#160;<\/h1><p><\/p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="borderImg" src="https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/APPO567SZ28T1386616615157.jpg" style="width: 512px; height: 288px;" \/><br \/>Treasure Goblin Pet for World of Warcraft<\/h1><p><\/p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="borderImg" src="https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/KAVL0EWRBU381386616615160.jpg" style="width: 512px; height: 288px;" \/><br \/>Battle.net Portraits and Malthael Decals for StarCraft II<\/h1><p><\/p><p><em>Players who prepurchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive their in-game items with the launch of the expansion on March 25, though some items may arrive beforehand, so keep an eye out for early deliveries.<\/em><\/p><p>If you're looking for even more loot, the Reaper of Souls retail-exclusive Collector's Edition comes fully equipped with all the in-game goodies from the Digital Deluxe, plus a range of premium collectible items:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Malthael mouse pad,<\/strong> bearing the impenetrable visage of the Angel of Death<\/li><li><strong>Hardback Collector's Edition art book,<\/strong> chronicling the game's artistic development<\/li><li><strong>Behind-the-scenes Blu-Ray\/DVD two-disc set,<\/strong> featuring in-depth interviews with the development team and members of the Diablo III community<\/li><\/ul><p>The Standard Edition is available for $39.99 USD and the Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $59.99 USD. If you choose to preorder the Standard Edition and later want to upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition, you'll be able to do so for $20. The Collector\u2019s Edition is available only at select retail locations for a suggested retail price of $79.99. A limited number of Collector's Editions will be available and they're expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to lock in your preorder with your local retailer as soon as possible.&#160;&#160;<\/p><center><p><a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/shop\/product\/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls?utm_source=internal-d3site&amp;utm_medium=blog-posting&amp;utm_campaign=d3x-presales&amp;utm_content={12-19-2013}" target="_blank"><img onmouseout="this.src='https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/LD9VE6KMJLTH1386637139813.png'" onmouseover="this.src='https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/7WM0KOSC3GGQ1386637145138.png'" src="https:\/\/bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net\/cms\/content_folder_media\/LD9VE6KMJLTH1386637139813.png" \/><\/a><\/p><\/center><p>For more information on the March 25 release of Reaper of Souls for Windows and Mac, check out the official <a href="http:\/\/www.blizzard.com\/company\/press\/pressreleases.html?id=12067429" target="_blank">press release<\/a>, or visit the <a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/d3\/en\/reaper-of-souls\/">Reaper of Souls game page<\/a> to learn more about the expansion and secure your digital copy. Also, be sure to keep an eye on <a href="http:\/\/www.diablo3.com\/console">www.diablo3.com<\/a> for updates on the launch of <a href="http:\/\/us.battle.net\/d3\/en\/blog\/11502590\/" target="_blank">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition<\/a> on the PS4.&#160;&#160;<\/p><p>Until then, we'll see you in Sanctuary!<\/p><p><em>*When you prepurchase Diablo III: Reaper of Souls digitally via Battle.net, you will be able to download an encrypted version of the game client prior to the launch date. The expansion content will be unlocked and available for play on March 25, 2014.<\/em><\/p>

Comentario de maube

Comentario de pikamaster

but they have no word of an actual D3 RoS CE box that should be lik at 70$ or 80$ ?\r\ro jsit dont want the dceluxe ... but i want the books and the extrea as well T.T

Comentario de droeber

on 2013-12-19T11:21:27-06:00

Boxed CE is $80, and includes a DVD, art book and mousepad.

Comentario de oblivionblader

on 2013-12-19T12:17:24-06:00

So when the treasure goblin dies, do we get to keep the gold?

Comentario de perculia

on 2013-12-19T12:19:10-06:00

It's just an animation--no actual gold :)

Comentario de MasterRenny

on 2013-12-19T16:17:13-06:00

Its a shame the Spectral Hound Minion and Transmogrified Gear arent the World of Warcraft Items otherwise id had brought it just for them....(as sad as that is ha)

Comentario de Romanthony

on 2013-12-19T17:42:36-06:00

Not all that impressed with the CE rewards in all honesty, only like one of the Sc2 Avatars the rest is kinda meh xD

Comentario de angelspike

on 2013-12-19T18:07:05-06:00

isn't this wowhead not diablohead? also olivia is right its turning into world of orccraft. i agree with her pvp suggestions cc's should get nerfed, far to many in pvp

Comentario de sickhammer

on 2013-12-19T18:25:14-06:00

finally some news about this :D

Comentario de perculia

on 2013-12-19T18:55:09-06:00

A lot of WoW users play Diablo and a post about the expansion date isn't out of line, especially since we took the angle that you get a unique WoW battle pet if you buy the Collectors Edition. I know some people just buy the CEs for the pets and don't care about the other perks.

Comentario de Alkony

on 2013-12-19T20:56:39-06:00

A few thoughts I had while watching the Talk Azeroth:\r\rThere's no need to add "Mythic" 5 mans, they already announced they're adding a harder difficulty of 5 man, called Heroic.(ie. going back to having max level Normals too)\rI actually like the idea of a suffix change as an alternate to reforging that would make gear not be worthless just because of the randomized stats. Ex. My hunter's first piece of gear off the Timeless Isle was 100% Hit for secondary stat. Worthless to me because I was already hit capped and trying to reforge out of it. Of the Whale is a good example because (currently) very few people want Stam and Spirit with no Int over Int+Spirit.\rPaying to upgrade an item with a tertiary option is actually a good idea. One way to prevent BiS farming is to allow the purchase of a tertiary option, but have it randomized among Ironforged, gem socket and random tertiary stat.\rI think the reaction to the lack of female characters in WoD is due to more than just bad marketing. People are objecting because Blizzard spent 5.2 and 5.4 negatively changing several of the strong female characters in the game and now they're just not including them in the "boys trip".\r

Comentario de seijulala

on 2013-12-20T02:25:33-06:00

The wow pet (from buying diablo deluxe edition) can be put in a cage?

Comentario de Interest

on 2013-12-20T02:33:41-06:00

I can't help but feel the description for the Treasure Goblin is giving me advice against buying the digital collector's edition ;P

The wow pet (from buying diablo deluxe edition) can be put in a cage?You usually can't cage exclusive pets like this.

Comentario de Fir3shadow

on 2013-12-20T15:56:46-06:00

A few thoughts I had while watching the Talk Azeroth:\r\rThere's no need to add "Mythic" 5 mans, they already announced they're adding a harder difficulty of 5 man, called Heroic.(ie. going back to having max level Normals too)\rI actually like the idea of a suffix change as an alternate to reforging that would make gear not be worthless just because of the randomized stats. Ex. My hunter's first piece of gear off the Timeless Isle was 100% Hit for secondary stat. Worthless to me because I was already hit capped and trying to reforge out of it. Of the Whale is a good example because (currently) very few people want Stam and Spirit with no Int over Int+Spirit.\rPaying to upgrade an item with a tertiary option is actually a good idea. One way to prevent BiS farming is to allow the purchase of a tertiary option, but have it randomized among Ironforged, gem socket and random tertiary stat.\rI think the reaction to the lack of female characters in WoD is due to more than just bad marketing. People are objecting because Blizzard spent 5.2 and 5.4 negatively changing several of the strong female characters in the game and now they're just not including them in the "boys trip".\r\r\rI agree completely with all of these (especially the last two). Considering some players (such as myself) have such horrible luck in the RNG department, it would be nice to know I could eventually work towards getting those extra stats. Not saying people should be able to get a few every week though. Like currently, I have fully upgraded every bit of gear I have, still have VP to spare, but nothing to spend it on since I have such horrible luck I don't get any drops from Flex or Normal SoO. \r\rAs for female characters, I incredibly dislike how bloodthirsty they made Jaina this xpac. I know Garrosh destroyed Theramoore and killed a lot of people, so I can understand wanting Garrosh dead, but wanting to condemn the whole species ..... That is an incredibly huge change considering Jaina was the one who kept pushing Varian into peace talks with Thrall and even chased after Arthas believing he could still be saved despite being the Lich King. So she thought she could save one of the most evil souls on the planet but oh, an orc ordered an attack on her home, condemn the whole species (well, actually, she's condemning the whole Horde, but hey)! And also, it makes no sense to bring Thrall back to the forefront and not include his wife. Especially after that quest line in Cata where she went way out of her way to save Thrall, but now she can't come along when he rejoins the Horde? Weird.

Comentario de TwitchGG

on 2013-12-20T17:04:22-06:00

these extras are actually all pretty awesome. the SC2 portraits look badass!

Comentario de yzq85

on 2013-12-20T19:00:54-06:00

I agree completely with all of these (especially the last two). Considering some players (such as myself) have such horrible luck in the RNG department, it would be nice to know I could eventually work towards getting those extra stats. Not saying people should be able to get a few every week though. Like currently, I have fully upgraded every bit of gear I have, still have VP to spare, but nothing to spend it on since I have such horrible luck I don't get any drops from Flex or Normal SoO.

As for female characters, I incredibly dislike how bloodthirsty they made Jaina this xpac. I know Garrosh destroyed Theramoore and killed a lot of people, so I can understand wanting Garrosh dead, but wanting to condemn the whole species ..... That is an incredibly huge change considering Jaina was the one who kept pushing Varian into peace talks with Thrall and even chased after Arthas believing he could still be saved despite being the Lich King. So she thought she could save one of the most evil souls on the planet but oh, an orc ordered an attack on her home, condemn the whole species (well, actually, she's condemning the whole Horde, but hey)! And also, it makes no sense to bring Thrall back to the forefront and not include his wife. Especially after that quest line in Cata where she went way out of her way to save Thrall, but now she can't come along when he rejoins the Horde? Weird.

You have to consider that Jaina had been through this before, during the founding of Durotar, where she already lost her father defending the Horde from him. As for Arthas, love can make you do stupid things. Jaina was slowly being broken through the years, but it's in the aftermath of Theramore that all her pent-up frustrations come exploding out. She's never a politician; she's a scholar by nature and she never saw the need to think like a politican. Just because a cause is desirable doesn't mean that you champion it on and on when no other freaking soul on either side is listening to you. Even Etirgg and Saurfang (if you want to discount Vol'jin) saw no reason to stop hostilities, and I'm sure their heads are screwed on pretty tightly. Her evolution is a good contrast with Varian's. Initially, Varian was the bull-headed fellow who wants things done his way only. But, he changed after he realised that he has a role to fulfill as a politician.

As for Aggra, she's with child. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want my pregnant wife to come along on a dangerous quest. Also, Aggra is a maghar, and proudly so. I don't forsee her looking into the Horde's political problems and issues as she's not attached to the Horde personally. She'll rather be in Nagrand than Durotar.

Comentario de Fir3shadow

on 2013-12-20T20:39:29-06:00

\rYou have to consider that Jaina had been through this before, during the founding of Durotar, where she already lost her father defending the Horde from him. As for Arthas, love can make you do stupid things. Jaina was slowly being broken through the years, but it's in the aftermath of Theramore that all her pent-up frustrations come exploding out. She's never a politician; she's a scholar by nature and she never saw the need to think like a politican. Just because a cause is desirable doesn't mean that you champion it on and on when no other freaking soul on either side is listening to you. Even Etirgg and Saurfang (if you want to discount Vol'jin) saw no reason to stop hostilities, and I'm sure their heads are screwed on pretty tightly. Her evolution is a good contrast with Varian's. Initially, Varian was the bull-headed fellow who wants things done his way only. But, he changed after he realised that he has a role to fulfill as a politician.\r\rAs for Aggra, she's with child. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want my pregnant wife to come along on a dangerous quest. Also, Aggra is a maghar, and proudly so. I don't forsee her looking into the Horde's political problems and issues as she's not attached to the Horde personally. She'll rather be in Nagrand than Durotar.\r\rI do like how its in direct contrast to Varian's development, just like how Varian's development is in overcoming his past treatment at the hands of the Horde. Now, I do understand why they made Jana this way, but she's acting like Varian used to in that when Garrosh was defeated she wanted the entire Horde dismantled, including those that incited rebellion against Garrosh and even fought alongside the Alliance to stop Garrosh. Hell, look at what Garrosh did to the Pandaran and Tarn Zhu especially, who was already a little hot headed himself, and he wasn't judging the entire Horde for the crimes Garrosh and his Kor'kron committed. I understand the evolution, I just think its a little over the top, especially for someone who championed for peace this entire time. Maybe I'm just saying this as both her and Thrall are my favorite characters. \r\rAs for Aggra, I'm more just a little disappointed that her story isn't getting developed more, especially alongside Thrall. Suppose caring for the child would keep her from fighting or even accompanying Thrall through a new Dark Portal.

Comentario de yzq85

on 2013-12-20T21:22:29-06:00

Girl's getting swollen in the head. She thinks the Alliance has all the credit for bringing down Garrosh, or that being head of the Kirin Tor meant that she could ride roughshod over those whom she doesn't like.

Comentario de goreblade

on 2013-12-21T09:40:06-06:00

Severly tempted to try diablo3 again when this comes out.

Comentario de etyaekle

on 2014-02-15T14:26:53-06:00

So maybe I just missed the information. When is the WoW pet supposed to arrive (after you purchase this D3RoS\/CE I know, but when after?)? I cannot seem to find any info about when or where it comes. I pre-ordered but no pet so far. Do we have to wait until RoS launch date?